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Fragmentary amulet in the form of a cat-headed deity
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street 7000
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 0.8 x 6.5 cm (5/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-1150
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionHead fragment, small profile amulet of cat-headed deity. Flat back, ring at top for suspension, details in relief, light blue glaze.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Street 7000. 1926 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.